[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Call For Southside Artists To Participate in Childrens Village Benefit

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   September 11, 2009   Hollingsworth House Invites Coweta (and other Southside) Artists   To Participate in "Chair-ity Benefit" For The Childrens Village        Artists from Coweta County and all other Southside Counties were invited in the "Call For Artists" issued today by the Hollingsworth House in Fayetteville for participation in the Third Annual Chair-ity Benefit for the Children's Village at Christian City.  The news release announcing this Call is found below:     Call for Artists 3rd Annual Chair-ity Benefit for The Children's Village at Christian City Hosted by The Hollingsworth House, Fayetteville   Open to all Artists in the South Metro Atlanta Area Deadline for entries: Sept. 30th Deadline for art receipt: October 20th   The 3rd Annual Chair-ity Benefit for The Children's Village, a home for abused and abandoned children, at Christian City is seeking artists to donate their talents. Artists are asked to donate "chair-themed" art to be auctioned at the Hollingsworth House in Fayetteville, Monday, November 30th. All proceeds will be used to help the children who live at Christian City.   Some suggestions to tweak your imagination:   -          Painted chair -          Painted bench -          Painting of chairs in yard, back porch, restaurant, theater, etc. (any media)  -          Pottery in a chair or with chair theme -          Mobile incorporating your art medium -          Sculpture of chair (with or without person / people or other objects)   We are seeking a total of five (5) chairs, ten (10) paintings/photographs and five (5) sculptures or pieces of pottery.   Details:   Artists wishing to participate are asked to send an email to janet@hummingbird-hollow.com with the following information:   Artists name Contact information (phone number, email and mailing address) Type art Website and / or photo of previously completed art A short bio (1 – 2 paragraphs) Your photo (if you'd like it included on our website)   Due to space considerations we are limiting the number of pieces to five (5) chairs, ten (10) paintings / photographs, and five (5) sculptures / pottery. We will contact you within five days of receipt of email with details.   The event is highly publicized throughout the community by radio, newspaper and magazine advertisements thus those donating their art will be exposing their talents to an exceptionally large audience. Additionally, the artist's bio, a link to artists website and photos will be included on the Chair-ity website (www.chair-ity-event.org).   Artists donating art attend the gala event at no cost! November 30th, 5 – 7:30 p.m. for delicious food and refreshments, live music, a silent and live auction, plus plenty of great give-aways!   Background:   The Hollingsworth House and leaders in the community have joined together to host an annual benefit for The Children's Village. Last year local artists painted and decorated chairs to be auctioned. This year the Chair-ity benefit is expanding the offering to incorporate other arts.   For more information on The Children's Village at Christian City please visit www.christiancity.org.    Thank you for your news, Janet McGregor Dunn Editor / Publisher Follow us on Twitter: @gafrontpage www.FayetteFrontPage.com www.GeorgiaFrontPage.com www.ArtsAcrossGeorgia.com Post Office Box 1021 Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-631-3816

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Christian Writers United Meeting on September 14

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   September 9, 2009   Christian Writers United Meeting on September 14         The Coweta-based Christian Writers United (CWU) has grown considerably during its few months of existence and is actively at work on various projects.  One of these projects is the writing short stories by its members who will turn them in at their next meeting, to be held on Monday September 14 from 7 PM thru 9 PM at the Coweta Community Church in Newnan.  The publication of these stories will be discussed at the meeting, which will also devote some time to some practice writing exercises.        Anyone interested in  CWU can contact its founder Linda Jennings at 770-304-0282 or by email at lajennings@charter.net

Fw: "Children's Letter to God" free tickets and prize drawing!!!

--- On Wed, 9/9/09, dustin <dustin@thelegacytheatre.org> wrote: From: dustin <dustin@thelegacytheatre.org> Subject: "Children's Letter to God" free tickets and prize drawing!!! To: schultz_forrest@yahoo.com Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 5:00 PM  Hello! We are so excited to announce a wonderful prize drawing to help promote family fun nights in the area! The official announcement will be coming out in THE CITIZEN newspaper September 16th-19th but I wanted to give you a heads up about it so your kids can be the first to join in! Please check out the attachment for official rules and more information!!! The Legacy Theatre and The Citizen    Want to give you a chance to win tickets to   "Children's Letters to God"   and other Fabulous Gifts!!   Have your child  write a     "Letter to God"   Send the letter to:   The Legacy Theatre   Children's Letters to God   1175 Senoia Rd Suite C  Tyrone, GA 30290    OR   Drop off your letter at   Southcrest Bank   on October 3rd from   10-12 or 12-4 at   the Legacy Theatre!    All entries must be received by October 3rd, 5 p.m.   Winner will be notified on Monday, October 5th.    *Child must be between the ages of   4 and 12. Include child's name, age,   mailing address, phone number, parent/   guardian's name, parent/guardian's email.   Every child who enters will receive a Free ticket   to the show! Make sure to stop by Southcrest   Bank or Legacy Theater on October 3rd at times   listed above for your gift bag.   List of Giveaways and Partnering businesses!   Top Prizes: The Legacy Theatre-invite to opening night for one family to show. Dolce Atlanta Peachtree-One night stay for family of 4 including Dinner and Breakfast Downtown Grill- $50 Gift Certificate Southcrest Bank- $100 to start saving account for one child Dogwood Gallery- Framing of one child's Letter PaPa Johns- Full family meal Partner's Pizza Tyrone- 1 Large 1 topping pizza and Appetizer Grand Coffee- $20 Gift Certificate   Bag Prizes (A Gift for all of our entries): The Legacy Theatre- One FREE children's ticket to Children's Letters To God  (limit one per household) Dolce- Bag of gourmet popcorn Grand Coffee-$1 off Smoothies and Specialty Drinks Southcrest Bank- Providing keep sake bags for prizes Downtown Grill- FREE children's meal Pa Pa John's-Pencils and more Partner's Pizza Tyrone- Kids Meal   -- If you do not want to receive any more emails, this link To update your preferences and to unsubscribe visit this link Forward a Message to Someone this link

TIME SENSITIVE PRESS RELEASE: Fayette-Coweta chapter of IAAP Offers Free Seminar with Lisa Waslis

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"The Power of Social Networking"

Lisa M Waslis, CAP

Free and open to the public

Monday, September 14, 2009

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Peachtree City Library

151 Willow Bend Road

Peachtree City, GA 30269

Floy Farr Room

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THE FAYETTE-COWETA CHAPTER OF IAAP OFFERS FREE SEMINAR WITH LISA M WASLIS, CAP

 

This upcoming Monday, September 14, the Fayette-Coweta Chapter of IAAP will be offering a free seminar, open to the general public.  Lisa M. Waslis, CAP, will be talking about "The Power of Social Networking."   She will be addressing the benefits and the potential dangers of utilizing many of the popular networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace and Twitter.

 

Lisa M. Waslis, CAP, is an Investment Sales Associate for Neuberger Berman, an investment management firm in North Atlanta.  Her career in the administrative field has been quite extensive. In 1993, Lisa started her own company, BRS Atlanta, which provided part-time administrative services to small businesses. She has held positions as a Director of Finance and Administration for a local advertising firm and has also been a certified small business consultant for several years.  Most recently, Lisa was Senior Supervisor for Training and Development at Panasonic Automotive.  She is a certified Franklin Covey instructor for Project Management and their flagship program "Leadership".  Lisa has personally created over 50 training programs regarding technical and soft skills and delivered over 300 classes.

 

The seminar will take place at the Peachtree City Library (151 Willow Bend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269) in the Floy Farr Room, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Light refreshments will be provided.  Please RSVP to lisa.waslis@nb.com or 404-262-4926.  For more information about the Fayette Coweta Chapter of IAAP, please visit www.IAAP-FCC.org.

 

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[Coweta Art Tidbits] Nature, Undisturbed 2010 Photography Exhibition Announced; Cowetans Invited To Enter

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   September 9, 2009   Nature, Undisturbed 2010 Photography Exhibition Announced   Coweta Photographers Are Invited To Enter        Although Nature Undisturbed is a Fayette-based photography exhibition, entrants are not limited to residents of Fayette County.  Photographers from Coweta and other counties are invited to enter..  Last year several photographers from Coweta County had entries accepted and one of them, Paul Conlan of Newnan, won one of the awards presented.        The Director of Nature, Undisturbed 2010, Donna Rosser, has issued the following news release about this very important photographic arts event:        Nature Undisturbed 2010 2nd Annual Nature Photography Exhibition Benefiting Southern Conservation Trust   Call For Entries - Deadline: January 30, 2010   2009 judge, Greg Newington Southern Conservation Trust invites you to participate in the 2nd annual juried nature photography celebration Nature, Undisturbed, which will benefit the Trust's conservation work in the Southern Crescent.   Nature, Undisturbed April 16-April 24, 2010 Dogwood Gallery, Tyrone   Like the 2009 show, next year's exhibition will showcase the simple, yet majestic, beauty of nature, wildlife, and our local landscapes. Each unique image echos the sentiment "a picture is worth a thousand words"; a powerful reinforcement for the importance of greenspace and natural habitat protection for future generations of people and wildlife. Amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to submit one or more nature photos in either one or both categories: "Nature, Undisturbed" for photographs featuring nature in any location. "Trust Preserves" for images taken at one of the Trust's three public preserves in Fayette County: Sams Lake Sanctuary south of Fayetteville, Line Creek Nature Area on Hwy 54 in Peachtree City, and Flat Creek Nature Area next to the Peachtree City Amphitheater. Nature Undisturbed is modeled on the very successful 7 year old SlowExposures Exhibition, held every September in Pike County. SlowExposures draws over 600 entries and attracts more than 1,000 folks each year to view and purchase quality photography. Quickly following in its footsteps, Nature, Undisturbed's innaugual year drew almost 200 hundred entries.   The Director of Nature, Undisturbed is Donna Rosser, the "barefoot photographer", a renowned local photographer and founder of the Fayette Photo Club.    Nature, Undisturbed will again showcase locally and internationally honored photographers. Cash Prizes will be awarded for each category, and to the Sponsor's Choice and the People's Choice. Details coming soon about judges and prizes.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Woodward Academy Donates "Alley Loo" To African Schools

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   September 8, 2009   Woodward Academy Donates Alley Loo To African Schools   Book Written By Newnan Author C. E. Walz        With so much disgusting stuff in the news it is a pleasure to report on some good news for a change.  Newnan author C. E. Walz, who has been in the news lately concerning her recently published award winning book Alley Loo, has announced that her employer, Woodward Academy in College Park, is donating copies of her book to schools in Africa which it has been assisting for some time.  Here is the article which Walz wrote about this great news, which can be found on her website, www.cewalz.com.                                                          Alley Loo Goes to Africa        I've been a teacher at Woodward Academy for many years.  Founded in 1900 as Georgia Military Academy, Woodward is the oldest private school in Atlanta, Georgia.  Today it is the largest independent school in the continental United States.  Woodward has always been an advocate of community service.  During the course of each school year, students are involved in many community service projects including one of our largest projects, Terranova School in Mazabuka, Zambia.   Terranova School is a dream come true for coffee farmers Colin and Alison Street.  To help improve the lives of their employees and their children, the Streets built a school on their Zambian coffee plantation that was free to anyone who wished to attend.  Each year since 2001, they have added grades, teachers, and buildings until now, a school that was originally designed to teach 200 children, serves 380! Woodward Academy has adopted Terranova School as a sister school, and in the past several years, has provided this Zambian school with books, clothing, teaching materials, computers, manpower for building projects, and even vision tests.                 Thanks to George Dietz, Woodward Academy science  teacher and assistant  principal, Terranova School library received copies of ALLEY LOO  this past summer!

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Christian Writers United Announces Annual Christian Authors Giuld Conference in Woodstock on Sept. 11 & 12

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   September 8, 2009     Christian Writers United Annnounces Annual Christian Authors Guild Conference   in Woodstock, GA On September 11, 12        During the past thiry years more and more national organizations have been holding their annual conferences in Georgia, usually Atlanta.  The next such occurrence will take place this weekened.  Linda Jennings, who heads the Newnan-based Christian Writers United (CWU), has announced to the CWU membership that the annual Christian Authors Guild Conference will be held in Woodstock, GA this coming weekend, September 11 & 12.  The website for this conference is www.Christianauthorsguild.org.        This information about this conference is found on that website:     Sending out a Christian Wave upon a Secular Sea Conference Conference Schedule From Our President Home Meetings Calendar Our Community Members Links New Book Release Publications Location Join Us Statement Of Faith Contact Us Coming soon...  Friday night and Saturday, September 11 - 12, 2009  The Christian Authors Guild presents our 7th annual... Catch The Wave            Writers Conference     With a Friday evening dinner and kick-off session followed by a full  Saturday array of classes with guest speakers and teachers, you won't want to be anywhere else. Writing tips and tools, education, and inspiration abound!  Mark your calendars now. Don't miss the event! Open to members and nonmembers and all aspiring writers are encouraged to register and attend. Click here for printable PDF file of CAG Catch the Wave Writers Conference brochure and registration form. See our Conference Schedule  tab (above) for class and activity listings. Click and hear here a brief informative audio podcast about our Catch the Wave Writers Conference   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our Conference Speakers and Teachers: Jane Rubietta, co-director of the Write-To-Publish conference in Chicago, one of the most successful writing conferences in the world, is a remarkable speaker bringing solid teaching, animation, interaction, and humor into her full catalog of teaching topics that appeal to aspiring writers. Please peruse her excellent credentials and enjoy a sample video of Jane at her web sites: write-to-publish.com and janerubietta.com An added bonus teacher to this year's conference will be Chris Tiegreen, Senior Editor of Walk Thru The Bible devotional magazine published by the internationally acclaimed Walk Thru The Bible Ministries. Chris has also authored numerous books including Fixing Abraham  and Feeling Like God. Cynthia L. Simmons serves as 2009 president of the Christian Authors Guild, with past roles as conference director and chaplain. Her work has appeared in CAG anthologies, Chattanooga Times Free Press, NATHHAN NEWS, Chattanooga Regional Historical Journal, and Georgia Right to Life News.  Her current book Struggles and Triumps  has prompted numerous radio and TV interviews this year throughout the country.. Diana J. Baker is a freelance writer and Editor of Christian Living magazine. Her stories and articles have appeared in Focus on the Family publications and in several compilation books. During the past nine years, Diana has served the Christian Authors Guild as president, historian, hospitality chairman, and special projects director.  Writing Contests:  In conjunction with the Catch the Wave Writers Conference , two writing contests will be offered. One for Short Story Fiction and the other for Non-Fiction Article. To view and print the guidelines for each of the contests, please click on the appropriate link below: Short Story Fiction Contest  Non-Fiction Article Contest Registration and contest deadlines are approaching this month! Act quickly if you plan to enter. Created by Farrow, Paul, the other Paul, and Mike. Photos property of Lamb Star Productions. No unauthorized use. Contact lamb.star@comcast.net

Carrollton Cultural Arts Center LOFAS Exhibit [1 Attachment]

FYI --- On Sat, 9/5/09, honey corbin <honart3@bellsouth.net> wrote: From: honey corbin <honart3@bellsouth.net> Subject: [artscoweta] Newnan resident exhibiting with LOFAS at Carrollton Cultural Arts Center [1 Attachment] To: "arts coweta" <artscoweta@yahoogroups.com> Date: Saturday, September 5, 2009, 3:41 PM   [Attachment(s) from honey corbin included below] Paul Conlan, Newnan is not pictured in the group photo as he was unavailable. Would you be able to publish this announcement and photo please.  Forrest may have sent you a separate photo of Paul.       Photo caption: local members of The League of Fine Artists South (LOFAS) are displaying their original art in the Galleria at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, Carrollton, GA, through September 28, 2009. The reception is Friday, September 11, 6-8 pm. Photo ID: l-r: Donna Matthews, Fayetteville showing works in oil & acrylic; Licha Nicholson, Marietta showing slubbed glass, and Eleanor "Honey" Corbin, Peachtree City, showing works in oil and graphite.  Not pictured: Paul Conlan, Newnan showing art photography.   Thank you,   Honey Corbin LOFAS Publicity __._,_.___ Attachment(s) from honey corbin 1 of 1 Photo(s) 030.JPG Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity  1 New Members  1 New Files Visit Your Group Give Back Yahoo! for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Yahoo! Groups Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . __,_._,___

RE: CHANGE OF ACCOUNT PARTICULARS ON YOUR CONTRACT FILE.

CENTAL BANK OF NIGERIA
HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA - NIGERIA
+234-8029439853
E-MAIL: cenbank.ng.gov@sify.com
Date: 07th September,2009

ATTN: HONORABLE CONTRACTOR

RE: CHANGE OF ACCOUNT PARTICULARS ON YOUR CONTRACT FILE.

Attn:

Following the directives received from the Office of President,
Federal Republic of Nigeria, as a result of petitions and
counter petitions by foreign contractors over non-payment of their contract claims, this office has been appointed to look into all overdue contract payments yet to be released for verification, vetting and immediate payment.

Your name is among the list of beneficiaries released for verification and immediate payment.
Be informed that there are different accounts submitted for your payment by your local representatives in conjunction with the KTT Director, Central Bank of Nigeria. We do not know into which account to effect your payment.

Please, you are hereby required to verify the following
immediately:
Did you broker your debt to one Mr. Lee Chong of Indo-China Group Ltd., Hong Kong,
Did you sign any "Deed of Assignment" in his favour, thereby making him the current beneficiary with the following account details:
Account Name: Indo-China Group Ltd.,
Account No: 114-102-5567-8,
Bank Name: Standard Chattered Bank,
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The Landmark, 15 Queens Road, Central Hong Kong,
Swift Code: SCBL 11K111.

You are required as a matter of urgency to confirm the legitimacy of the above claim and kindly give us reason why you decided to affect the above Change of Account.

If you are not aware of this claim, please confirm to us immediately by stating your authentic account details, proper credit of your funds. Also required are documents authenticating your claim?

Due to the long delay this payment has suffered, be rest assured that immediately these payment irregularity are cleared, you would receive your fund remittance analysis for clearance of funds into your account.

Note that we are bound to recognize Mr. Lee Chong's claim, if you fail to promptly response to this inquiry following the Deed of Assignment he submitted to claim this payment. Make sure you get back to me as soon as possible so that the necessary action will be taking immediately.

Once you receive this mail, reply me immediately let me start my work. Please all corresponding should be through telephone and e-mail for
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God bless you.
Dr Sanusi Lamido.
FPU(C.B.N)Nig.

[Coweta Writers Group] Holly Moulder At Powers Festival Book Signing

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   September 3, 2009   Coweta Author Holly Moulder At Powers Crossroads Festival   Will Sign Eyes Of The Calusa and A Cord Of Three Strands        All published Coweta County authors  have been invited to bring their books for an autograph party to the annual Powers Crossroads Festival over the Labor Day weekend.  One of the authors who will be present is Holly Moulder from Sharpsburg, who taught elementary school for twenty-one years and who is now devoting her time to writing and promoting her books, which are well written stories for children which are helpful in introducing them to history.         Moulder won awards while she was an instructor -- she was twice named Teacher Of The Year; and she is now winning awards for her books.  Her first one (published in 2007), Eyes Of The Calusa, has the distinction of being the first book of fiction ever written about the Calusa Indian Tribe and was the winner of the Silver Medal In Young Adult Fiction presented by the Florida Publishers Association.  Her second book (published in 2008) was a 2009 Eric Hoffer Award Finalist and a Readers Views Readers Choice Awards Finalist.  Her books have had reviews published in various media including the Southside Arts Agenda, an electronic newsletter which covers the burgeoning arts scene on the Southside of Atlanta.  Holly Moulder is a member of the Florida Publishers Association and of the Coweta Writers Group.        Moulder will be signing both her books at Powers on Saturday September 5 and Monday September 7.  Each participating author will set up his table near the refreshment stand which is across the lawn from the stage where the musicians will be performing.  Information about Moulder's books can be found on her website www.whitepelicanpress.com.  Information on the Powers Festival is found at www.powersfestival.org

NOTE THAT THEATRE HAS CHANGED DATE [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Theatre Announces Auditions For "Down The Road"

PLEASE  NOTE  THAT  THE  THEATRE  HAS  CHANGED  THE  DATE.   SEE  THIS:     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newnan Community Theatre Company Contact:  Dianne Olsen, 770-683-6282 NCTC Announces Auditions for "Down The Road" The drama "Down The Road" by Lee Blessing is the story of a married couple writing a book about a serial killer.  The show is NCTC's replacement for "Misery," which had to be canceled due to licensing restrictions.  It is part of their 2009 season. Auditions for the play will be held on September 9 and 10 at the theatre.  There are roles for two men and one woman.  The roles are Iris Henniman, in her 30s or 40s; Dan Henniman, also in his 30s or 40s; and William Reach, in his 20s or 30s.  Auditions will begin at 7 pm.  Actors may attend either evening to try out for a role.  Those trying out for a role will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. "Down The Road" is being directed by Spencer Jordan.  This show will be in the black box.  Show dates are November 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15.  Show time is 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturdays and 2:30 on Sundays.  Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors (55+) and students (with ID); and $10 for children (12 and under).  NCTC is located at 24 1st Avenue in downtown Newnan.  For more information about the theatre and other upcoming shows, visit their website at newnantheatre.org. --- On Wed, 9/2/09, Forrest Schultz <schultz_forrest@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Forrest Schultz <schultz_forrest@yahoo.com> Subject: [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Theatre Announces Auditions For "Down The Road" To: "85 South Editor" <PublishingSouth@cs.com>, "Access Atlanta" <TheBigAList@ajc.com>, "Michael Boylan" <mboylan@thecitizen.com>, "Cal Beverly" <cbeverly@thecitizen.com>, "Joyce Beverly" <jbeverly@thecitizen.com>, "Corinne Thornton" <blencoec@bellsouth.net>, "NealPye CowetaOnLine" <neal@pyes.net>, "Janet Dunn" <news@fayettefrontpage.com>, "Janet Dunn" <jmacsnippets.forrestarts@blogger.com>, "Debby Durrence" <ddurrence@lagrangenews.com>, "Ralph Ellis" <rellis@ajc.com>, "Fayette Woman Editor" <joyce.beverly@fayettewoman.com>, "Mary Edwards" <administrator@accesscoweta.com>, "Mary Edwards" <mary.ncc@gmail.com>, "Courtney Fort" <gallery@artsclayton.org>, "Monica Gaddy" <lifestyles@numail.org>, "Leo Hohman" <beaconeditor@bellsouth.net>, "Trish Jiles" <tjournal@bellsouth.net>, "Jennifer Jones" <WTRP@charter.net>, "Jennifer Miller" <jmiller@coweta.ga.us>, "Cindy Morley" <cindy@fayettedailynews.com>, "Patricia Palmer" <ppalmer@coweta.ga.us>, "Rebecca Pearce" <southernpreview@earthlink.net>, "Sherry Reynolds" <wgaladies@aol.com>, "Leigh Schlumper" <leigh@numail.org>, "John Scott" <johnscottccr@yahoo.com>, "South Metro Neighbor Editor" <smetro@neighbornewspapers.com>, "Southside Arts Agenda" <southsideartsagenda@comcast.net>, "Star Mercury Publications" <starmercurynews@charterinternet.com>, "Jackie Steele" <jackiesteele@clearchannel.com>, "Gina Lau Snider" <gsnider@cityofnewnan.org>, "Debbie Webb" <debbie@greatsouthernpublishers.com>, "Carla Cook Smith" <carlacsmith@charter.net>, "92.5 FM The Bear" <community@925FMTheBear.com>, "Pam Mayer" <pmayer@coweta.ga.us>, "WHIE Arts Alive" <info@radiotime.com>, "Winston Skinner" <winston@newnan.com>, "Steve Hill" <steve@stevehill.us> Cc: artscoweta@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 1:17 PM   Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   September 2, 2009   Newnan Theatre Announces Auditions For Down The Road     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newnan Community Theatre Company Contact:  Dianne Olsen, 770-683-6282 NCTC Announces Auditions for "Down The Road" The drama "Down The Road" by Lee Blessing is the story of a married couple writing a book about a serial killer.  The show is NCTC's replacement for "Misery," which had to be canceled due to licensing restrictions.  It is part of their 2009 season. Auditions for the play will be held on September 8 and 9 at the theatre.  There are roles for two men and one woman.  The roles are Iris Henniman, in her 30s or 40s; Dan Henniman, also in his 30s or 40s; and William Reach, in his 20s or 30s.  Auditions will begin at 7 pm.  Actors may attend either evening to try out for a role.  Those trying out for a role will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. "Down The Road" is being directed by Spencer Jordan.  This show will be in the black box.  Show dates are November 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15.  Show time is 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturdays and 2:30 on Sundays.  Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors (55+) and students (with ID); and $10 for children (12 and under).  NCTC is located at 24 1st Avenue in downtown Newnan.  For more information about the theatre and other upcoming shows, visit their website at newnantheatre.org.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Theatre Announces Auditions For "Down The Road"

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   September 2, 2009   Newnan Theatre Announces Auditions For Down The Road     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newnan Community Theatre Company Contact:  Dianne Olsen, 770-683-6282 NCTC Announces Auditions for "Down The Road" The drama "Down The Road" by Lee Blessing is the story of a married couple writing a book about a serial killer.  The show is NCTC's replacement for "Misery," which had to be canceled due to licensing restrictions.  It is part of their 2009 season. Auditions for the play will be held on September 8 and 9 at the theatre.  There are roles for two men and one woman.  The roles are Iris Henniman, in her 30s or 40s; Dan Henniman, also in his 30s or 40s; and William Reach, in his 20s or 30s.  Auditions will begin at 7 pm.  Actors may attend either evening to try out for a role.  Those trying out for a role will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. "Down The Road" is being directed by Spencer Jordan.  This show will be in the black box.  Show dates are November 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15.  Show time is 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturdays and 2:30 on Sundays.  Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors (55+) and students (with ID); and $10 for children (12 and under).  NCTC is located at 24 1st Avenue in downtown Newnan.  For more information about the theatre and other upcoming shows, visit their website at newnantheatre.org.

Fw: Annie Get Your Gun - Behind-the-Scenes Talents take the Stage

FYI --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Jeanne Hewell-Chambers <jeanne@thetwilighttheatre.com> wrote: From: Jeanne Hewell-Chambers <jeanne@thetwilighttheatre.com> Subject: Annie Get Your Gun - Behind-the-Scenes Talents take the Stage To: "Forrest Schultz" <schultz_forrest@yahoo.com> Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 12:24 PM The Twilight Theatre                                                                 For Immediate Release Beth Nicholson                                                                         Sept 1, 2009 Director 770-719-4334 agygdirector@thetwilighttheatre.com       Behind-the-Scenes Talents Take the Stage for Annie Get Your Gun   The Twilight Theatre brings local talent to center stage in its upcoming production of the perennial favorite, Annie Get Your Gun. "I'm very impressed with the amount of talent we have right here in our own backyard," says Annie Get Your Gun Director Beth Nicholson. "It's fun to see another side of people you've seen for years at church or in the grocery store. Not only will the audience be entertained by the dancing, shooting, and recognizable music, they're going to enjoy seeing their friends, neighbors, and relatives in a new light."   By day,  Hannah Beth Potter is the Choral Director at  McIntosh  High School , and currently by night, she's the scrappy Annie Oakley. Mike Houghtaling, owner of ProMotion Video, can normally be found behind a video camera, but he'll soon be in the spotlight as Colonel Buffalo Bill Cody. Keith White, owner of several area NAPA Auto Parts stores, steps on stage as the witty and cunning Charlie Davenport. Rhonda Williams can usually be found in the pet boutique called Wags to Whiskers where she sells unique goodies for dogs and cats, but come September, she'll be taking the stage as the snobbish Sylvia Potter-Porter. And not all the local talent is on stage. Twilight is delighted to be working once again with choreographer Kathy Senger of Peachtree City School of Dance. Mike Daniell, who works by day as the Music Director of  North  Fayette United  Methodist  Church , recently directed the Peachtree Wind Ensemble for Twilight's production of Oliver!  Now Mike and the Peachtree Wind Ensemble are back for Annie Get Your Gun. "I am always so impressed with the amount of local talent we have and their willingness to dedicate their time in order to put on such a quality production," said Alison Chambers, Artistic Director of The Twilight Theatre.   Annie Get Your Gun will be performed at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater September 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. Ticket are $15 for adults and $13 for students and seniors and can be purchased at Mimi's Good Food and Wags to Whiskers in Peachtree City; online at www.TheTwilightTheatre.com; from individual cast members; or by emailing tickets@TheTwilightTheatre.com.  For more information please contact Beth Nicholson atagygdirector@thetwilighttheatre.com.   ###   Photo Captions   AGYG 005 -  left to right – Justin Badger as Frank Butler, Mike Houghtaling as Buffalo Bill, Keith White as Charlie Davenport and  Hannah Beth Potter as Annie Oakley   AGYG 07 – left to right - Justin Badger as Frank Butler, Mike Houghtaling as Buffalo Bill,  Hannah Beth Potter as Annie Oakley and Keith White as Charlie Davenport   AGYG 006 – left to right - Justin Badger as Frank Butler, Mike Houghtaling as Buffalo Bill,  Hannah Beth Potter as Annie Oakley and Keith White as Charlie Davenport

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] "The Place" Author Bart Gibson Coming to Powers Festival For Book Signing

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   September 2, 2009   The Place Author Bart Gibson in Book Signing at Powers Festival        There will be several Coweta County authors at the Powers Crossroads Festival this year to do signings of their books.  One of these is also one of Coweta's newest authors, Bart Gibson, who published his first book this year -- The Place.        Bart Gibson has lived in Coweta County for some time -- first in Moreland and now in Newnan -- but his roots are in Meriwether County, where he can trace his ancestors all the way back to the original settlers there.  It was the knowledge of, and influence of, these ancestors that eventually led him to write a novel of the rural South which is set in a sort of fictionalized Meriwether County during the close of World War II.  Gibson dedicates this novel, The Place, to all of his extended family members who have served in the military, but especially to his great-uncles who fought in World War II and served as the inspiration for the story.  Its publication is one of seven known books published by Coweta authors so far this year.   Bart Gibson is one of the newest member of the Coweta Writers Group and one of  the most recent example of the proliferation of new authors in Coweta County.          Anyone wishing to meet Gibson and acquire a signed copy of his book can come to the Powers Festival on September 7, when Gibson plans to be there.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Theatre Seeking Directors

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   September 2, 2009   Newnan Theatre Seeks Directors For Plays        From time to time we read about the Newnan Theatre (and other theatres) asking for audtions for cast members for their plays.  Now the Newnan Theatre is inviting people to apply for the position of Directors of their plays.  Exactly how this differs from an audtion is explained in the news release below about this issued by the Theatre's Publicity Director Dianne Olsen:       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWNAN COMMUNITY THEATRE COMPANY CONTACT:  DIANNE OLSEN, PUBLICITY DIRECTOR, 770-683-6282 NCTC NEEDS DIRECTORS Newnan Community Theatre Company (NCTC) is looking for directors for their 2010 season.  The seven shows on the Main Stage are "What the Butler Saw", "Death of a Salesman", "Cabaret", "Psycho Beach Party", "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds", "Fuddy Meers", and "Miracle on 34th Street."  Anyone interested in directing any of these shows needs to schedule a pitch meeting with Darren Mathews, the theatre's Artistic Director. The "pitch" is a competitive audition of the director's vision of the play.  The meeting is informal, but a full knowledge of the play is recommended.   NCTC would like to hear a clear, fully thought-out idea with what the director wants to emphasize.   Some specifics about set, lights, sound, logo, publicity, etc. are always helpful.  The theater is full of talented people and space is plentiful, but because they are a community theatre; there are some limitations.  Please consider this when coming up with your vision.  The pitch idea chosen will be the one that best considers our audience while addressing the theater's resources and limitations, with the director's own unique vision on top. The theatre will also be scheduling pitches for their Black Box Theater.   NCTC hopes to present black box shows during the weeks they are not presenting something on the main stage.  The funding for these shows will be low, but the content can be as diverse as you choose.   However, not all pitches can be accepted due to time, resources, and/or content.    Use the same criteria listed above when planning your pitch.  If you are interested in pitching a show for the 2010 season on either the main stage or in the black box, please contact Mathews via e-mail (artistic-director@newnantheatre.org) with the show, time of year,  director's name, phone number, e-mail and the best day of the week/time to schedule the pitch. NCTC would like to hear from experienced directors, those who haven't directed at NCTC in a while, newer directors with just one or two shows under their belt, or even directors with no experience but have a great idea and energy to try and direct. NCTC is located at 24 1st Avenue in downtown Newnan.  The next show on the main stage is "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."  Show dates are Sept. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27.  For more information about the all-volunteer organization, call the theatre at (770) 683-6282 or visit their website at newnantheatre.org.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] John Hickman in Book Signing at Powers Festival

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 31, 2009   John Hickman in Book Signing at Powers Festival        John Hickman has recently written three novels based set in a fictionalized Coweta County in days of yore.  He will be signing the two most recently written ones -- Common Clay and The Right Edge of Evil at the Powers Crossroads Festival on Labor Day weekend, September 5 through 7.  Information on Hickman and his books can be found on his website www.jwhickman.com.  Information on the Powers Festival is found on their website www.powersfestival.org. The book signing will take place at the refreshment stand directly across from the stage where the musicians will be performing.      Hickman was the one who arranged for these book signings by Coweta authors to take place at last year's Powers Festival.  This will be the second year these signings are being held at Powers.  Hickman's importance as a Coweta writer can also be seen from the articles about his books published in Newnan's Times-Herald newspaper and from the inclusion of Hickman in the special article on Southside authors in the July 2009 issue of Lifestyles magazine.  Hickman is also a member of the rapidly growing Coweta Writers Group, half of whose 56  members are now published book authors.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] C. E. Walz To Sign "Alley Loo" at Powers Festival

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 31, 2009   C. E. Walz Signing Alley Loo At Powers Festival        At this year's Powers Crossroads Festival (as at last year's) there will be several Coweta County authors signing their books.  One of these will be C. E. (Carolyn) Walz, who will be signing her recently published children's book Alley Loo:  A Spooky Swamp Tale,  which won the Dragon Fly Publishing Best Book Award.  The book also has gotten a five-star review from Lori Calabrese of the Children's Book Examiner, which was published in the Amazon Customer Reviews last week.  Calabrese has also conducted an interview of Walz which was published in the July 31, 2009 issue of the Children's Book Examiner.  Both the review and interview are helpful in learning about Walz and her book.  Additional information is available on her website www.cewalz.com.         Walz has been teaching writing and English for many years.  She currently heads the middle school English Department at Woodward Academy in College Park.  She lives in Newnan in the same subdivision as another award winning children's author, Kimberly Campbell.    They also both belong to the Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators organization as well as the Coweta Writers Group.         Walz will be at the Powers Festival all day Saturday September 5 at the book signing tables, which are at the refreshment area directly across from the stage where the musicians will be performing.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Jill Steenhuis Art Exhibit at Arts Centre on Sept. 29

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 31, 2009    "New Works By Jill Steenhuis" Art Exhibit at Arts Centre on Sept. 29         The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County will be the venue for the exhibit of new paintings by artist Jill Steenhuis on September 29 from 5 PM through 8 PM.  There is no charge.                   Jill Steenhuis, an Atlanta native, is a French Impressionistic Painter who lives in the south of France. Jill earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Sweet Briar College in 1980. Following graduation, she enrolled in the Leo Marchutz School of Painting and Drawing in Aix-en-Provence, which follows in the tradition of Cézanne. Jill has exhibited solo shows in New York City, Greenwich, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington DC, Dallas, Aix-en-Provence and Paris. Her paintings are full of strength and color. Among the collectors of her work are the late Mr. Peter Jennings of ABC Evening News, Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Hardaway III, The Federal Reserve bank of Georgia, Mr. & Mrs. Doug Billian of Art & Antiques Magazine, and others. The artist resides in an old, country house in Aix-en-Provence with her husband and their three sons.        Steenhuis likes to paint en plein air, as can be seen from her portrait below which graces the Home Page of her website http://www.jillsteenhuis.com/index.html.        The Arts Centre is located on Lower Fayetteville Road several miles east of Newnan.  Information is available on their website www.thecentreonline.net or by calling 770-254-2787.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] African Childrens Choir at Arts Centre on October 9

African Children's Choir At Arts Centre on October 9        The Centre for Performing a Visual Arts of Coweta County has attracted performing artists from all over the nation and even from other countries.  On October 9 at 7 PM the Centre is presenting the noted Daraja Children's Choir of Africa in a special choral concert.   Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to benefit the African Children's Orphanage.        The music to be performed by this choir is described in this way on the Centre's website:           The music begins and the drums beat as the room fills with the sound of the Daraja Children's Choir of Africa. Dressed in their vibrant costumes with radiant smiles on their faces, the children express the joy and hope they have found in Christ through African song and dance. Daraja means "bridge" in Swahili, and these 24 orphaned and vulnerable children have journeyed across the bridge all the way from Kenya to bring you a taste of African worship and praise. The Choir wishes to inspire you with the hope and love they have found in Jesus Christ, in spite of the severe hardships they have faced. Their performances are a blend of traditional African song and dance and contemporary Christian music, which shares that hope in a unique and powerful way.        Information about the Daraji Choir can be found on their website  http://www.410bridge.org/daraja/.        The Arts Centre is located on Lower Fayetteville Road several miles east of Newnan.  Their website is www.thecentreonline,net.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Asian Culture Festival in Newnan on September 26; Will Benefit Welcome House

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 31, 2009     Asian Culture Festival Coming To Downtown Newnan On Sept. 26   Will Benefit Community Welcome House        One of the best known and appreciated of Coweta's charitable organizations is the Community Welcome House, which helps victims of domestic abuse.  From time to time various activities are conducted to raise funds for this worthy ministry.  The next one coming up is a bit different -- it will be an Asian Culture Festival, which is being planned by the Shiloh Mission of the Shiloh Chinese Christian Church in Newnan and is being co-hosted by the Shiloh Mission and the Welcome House.  Here is the information recently released by Amy Tai on behalf of Shiloh Mission:           The Community Welcome House and Shiloh Mission is hosting the first annual Asian Culture Festival on September 26, 2009 from 12 pm- 6 pm at court house square in downtown Newnan, Georgia.  We plan to have food, drink, vendors from various businesses, live concerts and much more.  This event is to promote not only Asian cultures but also knit the community closer together.  There will be businesses and non-profit organizations representing a variety of industries and services.   Here are several ways YOU can participate in the event. COME!!! Tell your friends and families about it.  Bring your loved ones for an afternoon of fun.  This event is completely FREE! Put up a poster/flyer at your office, shop, work place.  Tell EVERYONE! Post this event on your website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, group news.  Tell EVERYBODY! Be a performer.  If your music/dance group would like to perform at our live concert, please contact Shiloh Mission at 770-502-2306.  EVERYONE is welcome.  Live concert will start at 1:00pm.  Be a vendor.  The booths are $50.00 each and will go directly to benefiting the women and children at The Community Welcome House, a safe haven for victims of domestic violence.  You will receive a 10'x10' space around the court house and electricity is provided free of charge.  There are no other charges or fees.  This is a great way to fundraise for your organization, advertise your business and sell your products.  Be a sponsor.  If you cannot or do not wish to rent a booth, you can still support us with your products and services.  Businesses are welcome to donate gift certificates and/or products and services toward raffles opportunities throughout the day.  Your logo will be put on the poster and other printed announcements distributed throughout the metro-Atlanta area.  Be a donor.  You can donate directly to The Community Welcome House.  CWH has its very own thrift store located in downtown Newnan.  New Beginnings accepts donations from Tuesday to Friday 10am-2pm and on Saturdays from 10am-4pm.  You can also visit CWH website at www.communitywelcomehouse.com for more information and other donation options.   If you have any questions, please contact Shiloh Missions 169 Hillwood Circle, Newnan, GA 30263  www.followersofhisglory.org (770)502-2306 Linda Kirkpatrick at The Community Welcome House  www.CommunityWelcomeHouse.org  (770)304-0966

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Plein Air Art Exhibit at Arts Centre

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 28, 2009   Plein Air Art Exhibit at Arts Centre in September         The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts of Coweta County will be the venue for an exhibit of Plein Air art works from September 7 through September 13.  The Opening Reception will be held on September 13 from 3 PM through 5 PM.  The Gallery hours are 9 AM through 5 PM Monday through Friday.  Admission is free.        The title of the show is "The Spirit of Place".  The Exhibit will feature works by National Plein Air Landscape Artists: Perry Austin, Gavin Brooks, Roger Dale Brown, Gene Costanza, Larry Moore and Millie Gosch. Featured works will be for purchase.        The Arts Centre is located on Lower Fayetteville Road several miles east of Newnan.  Information is available on their website www.thecentronline.net.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan-Based Jawbone Publishes 200th Book

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 28, 2009   200th Book Published By Newnan-Based Jawbone Publishing Co.   Owner Swanee Ballman Expresses Gratitude To Coweta        Swanee Ballman has not only been contributing to the Coweta literary scene through her Newnan-based Jawbone Publishing Company, she has also contributed through her membership in the Coweta Writers Group and in the Christian Writers United and through being one of the speakers at last year's Newnan-based Southern Writers Conference.  Jawvbone recently pulblished its 200th book, which provided the opportunity for her to think about what Coweta means to her, which she expressed in this news release:      Jawbone Publishing Corporation relocates to Newnan         Newnan, GA – Jawbone Publishing Corporation, formerly located in Kissimmee, FL, moved to Coweta County in late 2007. By the end of 2009, its new publishing and printing facility will be completed on property outside Newnan.       "We have the capacity to digitally print and bind books on the latest digital equipment, which we ordered from Denmark," said Swanee Ballman, president of Jawbone. "Printers once needed huge Heidelberg presses to do what we now print on equipment that doesn't take up much more space than a double-car garage."       Frank and Swanee Ballman chose to relocate to Coweta County after their son, Shane, was transferred to Atlanta. "With each visit to Newnan, we were more convinced that we wanted to live here. It's small enough to be family-oriented but large enough to meet all of our needs. That's exactly why we love it here," said Ballman, who closed their storefront in the shadows of Disney World, sold their home in Kissimmee, and bought property in Coweta County. "We love the people here as well as the change of seasons."       "Many authors and readers contact us through our website (www.JawbonePublishing.com). However, Georgia authors have already discovered us. We're presently working with six Georgia writers, four of whom reside in the Newnan-Sharpsburg area," said Ballman.       Along with Linda Jennings, Ballman is active in the newly formed Christian Writers United, which holds monthly meetings in Newnan. (For information,  contact lajennings@charter.net .)  This group is publishing its first anthology of short compositions in November.       "I worked with both private and public schools in Florida on student anthologies and hope to get local students fired up about writing," said Ballman, who has published nine titles and four screenplays of her own through three publishing houses. She has also received numerous awards for her writing. She is a former high school English teacher who served as a writing consultant for a large publishing house for eight years. She is also a former member of the board of the Florida Publishers Association and a regional director of the Florida Writers Association.       Ballman has spoken about writing before many organizations and can be contacted at marketing@JawbonePublishing.com.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Paul Conlan in LOFAS Show "Collage"at Carrollton Cultural Arts Center

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 28, 2009   Paul Conlan in LOFAS Show Collage at Carrollton Cultural Arts Center         Paul Conlan of Newnan has entered his photographic art works in many different exhibitions.  Last year he joined the League Of Fine Artrists -- South (LOFAS) and participated in their show in Peachtree City.  This year he again is participating in the LOFAS annual exhbit, Collage,  which will be held from September 11 through October 7 in The Galleria of the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center.  The Opening Reception for the show will be held on the first day, Friday September 11 from 6 PM through 8 PM.  There is no admission charge.  The Galleria is open from 9 AM through 5 PM Monday through Friday, and is open from 9 AM through 2 PM on Saturday.         Anyone planning to attend should be aware of the fact that at the same time this Opening Reception is taking place, The Carrollton Cultural Arts Center will be also be  hosting a reception for a different show, this one by the Blackberry Creek Artists, which will be held in the Roush Family Gallery.        Conlan will be including six of his photographs in this LOFAS Exhibit.  Two of these are shown below.  One of these, Pointing The Way, was one of the First Place Winners at last year's Slow Exposures Photographic Exhibition of the Rural South, which he will also be participating in this year.  He has provided this photograph.  The other image, Room At The Bar, was provided courtesy of Penny Lewis, the Director of the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center.         Information on the photography of Paul Conlan is available on his website www.FStopBlues.com.  Information on the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center is available on their website  www.cprcad.org or by contacting Penny Lewis at  plewis@carrollton-ga.gov or by phone at 770-838-1083.    The Carrollton Cultural Arts Center is located at 251 Alabama Street in Carrollton.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Coweta Photographers Invited To Participate In Art Works On The Square Photography Show in October

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 28, 2009   Art Works On The Square Announces Photography Show   Photographers From Coweta Invited To Participate       The latest contribution by Fayette County to the burgeoning Southside arts scene was the recent establishment of Art Works On The Square in the heart of downtown Fayetteville, which has been bustling with activity, the latest one being an upcoming photography show in October.  Although Art Works On The Square is a Fayette-based organization, this photography show is open to photographers from Coweta and other counties.  Although the show will not be held until October, anyone wishing to participate had better start planning now because the deadline for submission of entries is September 20 at 5:00 PM.        Here is the announcement issued by the Art Works On The Square Director Kathaleen Brewer:           1st Annual Artworks Photography Show at ArtWorks on the Square Gallery is accepting applications for October 1st - 30th exhibit.  Please send 4 examples in jpg. format in a zip file to  Kbrewer@AWOTS.comcastbiz.net or mail CD to ArtWorks on the Square, 107 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214.  Include your name, address, email contact and phone number and application fee of $25.00 (4 images)  Categories are:  People/Animals, Landscape, Social Statement and Digital Mix.  There is room to hang approximately 50 - 60 pieces matted and framed in 11x14 and 16x20 sizes.  Work chosen must be matted and framed and have hanging wire. Work will be voted on by three judges.          Information is available from Kathaleen Brewer at 404-771-8288 (cell) or 678-545-0275 (Art Works On The Square) or by email at  Kbrewer@awots.comcastbiz.net.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Previous of Coming Attractions at Newnan Theatre in 2010

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 28, 2009   Newnan Theatre Announces Previews of Coming Attractions in 2010         FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newnan Community Theatre Company Contact:  Dianne Olsen, 770-683-6282 NCTC Announces New Season An assortment of wild and wacky characters along with some tried and true characters will be gracing the main stage in 2010 at the Newnan Community Theatre Company.  The theatre company has recently announced its next season of plays, along with lowering ticket prices. Seven shows are being planned.  The season will debut with a comedy, "What the Butler Saw" by Joe Orton.  The show is a door slamming farce about a psychologist and his wife's romantic indiscretions.  Auditions are scheduled for November 9 and 10.  Show dates are January 29-31 and February 5-14. Next up will be Arthur Miller's classic, "Death of a Salesman."  This show has never been done at the theatre.  Auditions will be February 1 and 2.  Show dates are March 19-28 and April 2-4. The big musical for the year is "Cabaret" by Joe Masteroff.  "Cabaret" is the story of Sally Bowles, who performs at the Kit Kat Club.  She befriends an American writer in Germany just before WWII.  Liza Minelli was well-known for playing the lead role.  Auditions will be May 10 and 11.  Show dates are May 7-23. Summertime brings the adventures of a surfing beach babe who happens to have split personalities and a unique criminal signature.  "Psycho Beach Party" by Charles Busch will hold auditions on May 10 and 11.  Show dates are June 25-27 and July 9-18.  There will be no shows the weekend of July 4th. Paul Newman directed his wife, Joanne Woodward in "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds" by Paul Zindel.   The story is about an unbalanced mother and her two daughters, each daughter deals with their mother's illness differently, one mirrors her mother, while the other turns to a science experiment.   Auditions are scheduled for June 28 and 29. Show dates are August 20-29 and September 3-5. The audience is taken on an odd journey, when a woman with amnesia is kidnapped by a masked, lisping, limping, partially deaf man in "Fuddy Meers" by David Lindsay-Abaire.   Auditions are scheduled for August 23 and 24.  Show dates are October 8-24. The season will conclude with the heartwarming story of the "Miracle on 34th Street" which was adapted for the stage by Will Severin, Patricia DiBenedetto Snyder, and John Vreeke from the novel by Valentine Davies.  Auditions will be October 11 and 12.  Show dates are December 3-19. Each 2010 show will run for three weekends.  Show dates are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Show times are 8 pm on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 on Sunday.  Along with adding an additional weekend for each show, the theatre will be reducing its ticket prices for next year.  Individual tickets for adults will be $12; for students (with valid ID) and seniors (55+), tickets will be $10; and for children (12 and under) tickets are $8. Season tickets are available for purchase from the theatre's website, newnantheatre.org.  Season ticket holders receive discounted admission and a reserved seat for each show.  Season ticket prices are $70 for adults and $60 for seniors, students, and children. If you are interested in directing any of the 2010 season show, pitch meetings will be held in October by Artistic Director Darren Mathews.  Contact Mathews at info@newnantheatre.org for more information on how to pitch a show. If there are any changes to scheduled dates, they will be posted on the theatre's website.  NCTC has been providing live entertainment in downtown Newnan for over 30 years.  They are a non-profit, 100% volunteer run theatre.  The theatre is located at 24 1st Avenue.  For information about current shows, call the theatre at (770) 683-6282.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Swanee Ballman Publishes Exodus From America

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 22, 2009   Swanee Ballman Publishes Exodus From America        Swanee Ballman keeps very busy with her Newnan-based Jawbone Publishing Company but she still manages to squeeze out enough time to continue writing her own books.  Since moving to Coweta from Florida, she has written two novels -- Day Zero last year and now, hot off the press, Exodus From America.  Here is what she has to say about her latest one:  "What happens when a group of conservatives devises an alternative to life under an extreme, progressive President? What happens to them? What happens to the United States?"         Information on her Jawbone Publishing Company is available on its website www.jawbonepublishing.com and information on her own books is available at www.jawbonepublishing.com/ballman.htm         Swanee Ballman is a member of the Coweta Writers Group and is a co-founder of  Christian Writers United, which is based in Newnan.  She has also contributed to the Coweta literary scene by publishing (through Jawbone) books by several other Coweta writers and by being one of the speakers at last year's Newnan-based Southern Writers Conference.       Ballman is also contributing through her own writing to the burgeoning Coweta literary arts scene whose writers for the past three years have been having books published at the rate of one per month.  This rate is continuing into 2009:  Exodus From America is the seventh book published by Coweta writers so far this year.

USE THIS (DO NOT USE EARLIER VERSION !!) [Coweta Arts Tidbits] American Tribal Style Belly Dancer Hollie Schmidt At Grantville Day

NOTE TO MY NEWS CONTACTS:   USE THIS VERSION!!  DO NOT  USE PREVIOUS VERSION!!  THANK  YOU!!   Sincerely,   Forrest Schultz       Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 22, 2009     American Tribal Style Belly Dancer Hollie Schmidt At Grantville Day   Hollie Schmidt is a professional ATS belly dancer here in the Coweta area. Hollie is a certified ATS Fatchance belly dance instructor though Carolina Nericcio of Fatchance Belly Dance out of California. Schmidt's belly dance troope is "Gypsy Theatre". Info on Schmidt herself, including the belly dance classes she teaches at the Newnan Theatre, is found at http://people.tribe.net/3f763aa4-3ad4-4fe6-8b86-e058a3a3bd09.        So, what is the real nature of American Tribal Style Belly Dance?  There will be an opportunity to find out at this year's Grantville Day community festival.  Hollie Schmidt will be performing this type of belly dance along with three other dancers from 2:00 PM until 2:20 PM on Grantville Day Saturday September 26 on Main Street in Grantville.         Grantville Day, which for the past several years lasted for two days --  Saturday and Sunday, this year has reverted to the original concept of a one-day festival held only on Saturday.  The other events planned will be announced soon.  Grantville is located at Exit 35 on Interstate 85.         Information on Grantville Day is available on their website www.grantvilledays.com  or by contacting the Grantville Day Chairman Sandra Luttrell at  770-583-9013 or by Email at  sangalasands@aol.com.

Fall Belly Dance Classes

Please publish in your next addition! Thanks, Hollie Schmidt, Fatchance Belly dance Instructor, Developer of "Gypsy Theatre" Troope

 

 

Ladies,

Since the children have went back to school, it is time to come back to belly dance class. We will start back the $30 a month for the Monday night beginners class and for those of you in the intermediate class both beginners and intermediate will be $50 a month. The ATS class is not availiable for drop-in due to it being an session class and is $100 for the 10 week Fall session. Drop-in rate is still good for Monday night classes and is $10. All classes are held at Newnan Community Theatre. I have also developed a dance troop and we are called "Gypsy Theatre", and will be performing at Grantville Day on Sept 26th at 2pm. I miss you all and hope you find away to add belly dance to your busy schedules this fall.

 

My Fall classes are as follows:

Fall Class Schedule:

Beginning Belly Dance (This class you will learn basic belly dance moves for the beginning level)
Class: Every Monday Night
Registration 6:30-7pm
Time: 7-8pm

Intermediate Belly Dance-You will learn to take basic belly dance moves and layer them, use props such as veils, zills, baskets, canes and swords with choerograph. (Must have teachers permission to take this level class)
Class: Every Monday Night 
Registration:8-8:15pm
Time: 8:15-9:15


ATS (American Tribal Style)Level One- This is a beginning level ATS Fatchance style class. You will learn by drilling the basics moves in fun combinations with layering and zills. Zills are needed for class www.saroyanzils.com (Arabeque style good) or Fatchance zills.
The class will be every Wednesday Nights in 10 week session, next session will be Fall Session from (Sept 9th-Nov 11th).
Registration Sept 9th between 6:30-7pm payment due at registration. Class is from 7-8pm.

Location: Newnan Community Theatre
24 First Street
Newnan, Ga 30263

Contact Info: Hollie Schmidt
(770) 301-3147
newnanbellydance@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FYI: My Tribal ATS class is going to be a 10 week session on Wednesdays between 7-8pm, Sept 9th-Nov 11th. Registration for class will be held Wednesday Sept 9th from 6:30-7pm, payment is due at registration. This class will be the Fatchance ATS formate. You will need zills for this class.. Please wear ATS skirts or pants, choli or tank with bare feet or socks (ballet shoes preferred). Cost for the class is $100 for the fall 10 week session. We might hold a small show for your family at the end of the session, but you are not required to participate if you do not choose too. All classes are held at the Newnan Community Theatre at 24 First Street, Newnan, Ga 30263. Please contact: Hollie Schmidt with any questions @ Newnanbellydance@yahoo.com or (770) 301-3147.

PLEASE HOLD THIS!! I MAY NEED TO REVISE. WILL LET YOU KNOW ASAP. Fw: [Coweta Arts Tidbits] American Tribal Style Belly Dancer Hollie Schmidt Performing at Grantville Day

Please do not publish this yet.  I may need to revise this.  Will let you know ASAP.   Thanks!!   Sincerely,   Forrest --- On Fri, 8/21/09, Forrest Schultz <schultz_forrest@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Forrest Schultz <schultz_forrest@yahoo.com> Subject: [Coweta Arts Tidbits] American Tribal Style Belly Dancer Hollie Schmidt Performing at Grantville Day To: "85 South Editor" <PublishingSouth@cs.com>, "Access Atlanta" <TheBigAList@ajc.com>, "Michael Boylan" <mboylan@thecitizen.com>, "Cal Beverly" <cbeverly@thecitizen.com>, "Joyce Beverly" <jbeverly@thecitizen.com>, "Corinne Thornton" <blencoec@bellsouth.net>, "NealPye CowetaOnLine" <neal@pyes.net>, "Janet Dunn" <news@fayettefrontpage.com>, "Janet Dunn" <jmacsnippets.forrestarts@blogger.com>, "Debby Durrence" <ddurrence@lagrangenews.com>, "Ralph Ellis" <rellis@ajc.com>, "Fayette Woman Editor" <joyce.beverly@fayettewoman.com>, "Mary Edwards" <administrator@accesscoweta.com>, "Mary Edwards" <mary.ncc@gmail.com>, "Courtney Fort" <gallery@artsclayton.org>, "Monica Gaddy" <lifestyles@numail.org>, "Leo Hohman" <beaconeditor@bellsouth.net>, "Trish Jiles" <tjournal@bellsouth.net>, "Jennifer Jones" <WTRP@charter.net>, "Jennifer Miller" <jmiller@coweta.ga.us>, "Cindy Morley" <cindy@fayettedailynews.com>, "Patricia Palmer" <ppalmer@coweta.ga.us>, "Rebecca Pearce" <southernpreview@earthlink.net>, "Sherry Reynolds" <wgaladies@aol.com>, "Leigh Schlumper" <leigh@numail.org>, "John Scott" <johnscottccr@yahoo.com>, "South Metro Neighbor Editor" <smetro@neighbornewspapers.com>, "Southside Arts Agenda" <southsideartsagenda@comcast.net>, "Star Mercury Publications" <starmercurynews@charterinternet.com>, "Jackie Steele" <wcohnews@hotmail.com>, "Gina Lau Snider" <gsnider@cityofnewnan.org>, "Debbie Webb" <debbie@greatsouthernpublishers.com>, "Carla Cook Smith" <carlacsmith@charter.net>, "Scott Sergeant" <Scott@925FMTheBear.com>, "Pam Mayer" <pmayer@coweta.ga.us>, "WHIE Arts Alive" <info@radiotime.com>, "Winston Skinner" <winston@newnan.com>, "Steve Hill" <steve@stevehill.us> Cc: artscoweta@yahoogroups.com, depotalk@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, August 21, 2009, 1:06 PM   Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 21, 2009   American Tribal Style Belly Dancer Hollie Schmidt At Grantville Day        Hollie Schmidt, who used to live in Grantville and now lives in Newnan, is upset about the erotic connotations which the term "belly dance" has for the American public, due mainly to the influence of Hollywood.  She claims that the term actually refers to a form of folk dancing and therefore should not be regarded as porn.  Schmidt's own "Gypsy Theatre" belly dance troupe is mentored by the American Tribal Style Belly Dance discussed in the article on the subject found at the website www.fcbd.com.  Info on Schmidt herself, including the belly dance classes she teaches at the Newnan Theatre, is found at http://people.tribe.net/3f763aa4-3ad4-4fe6-8b86-e058a3a3bd09.        So, what is the real nature of American Tribal Style Belly Dance?  There will be an opportunity to find out at this year's Grantville Day community festival.  Hollie Schmidt will be performing this type of belly dance along with three other dancers from 2:00 PM until 2:20 PM on Grantville Day Saturday September 26 on Main Street in Grantville.         Grantville Day, which for the past several years lasted for two days --  Saturday and Sunday, this year has reverted to the original concept of a one-day festival held only on Saturday.  The other events planned will be announced soon.  Grantville is located at Exit 35 on Interstate 85.         Information on Grantville Day is available on their website www.grantvilledays.com  or by contacting the Grantville Day Chairman Sandra Luttrell at  770-583-9013 or by Email at  sangalasands@aol.com.         http://people.tribe.net/3f763aa4-3ad4-4fe6-8b86-e058a3a3bd09   http://www.fcbd.com/       Beginning Belly Dance Classes Monday Nights Newnan Community Theatre Newnan,  Ga 30263 Phone: (770) 301-3147 Hours: Registration begins @ 2:30pm Belly dance classes on-going every Monday Night from 7-8pm. Registration for new students 6:30-7pm. Class cost $30 a month or $10 drop-in. Call for Hollie Schmidt for questions: (770) 301-3147.   Hollie offline 52 friends 20 photos in album joined on 03/27/07 last updated 07/30/09 send message add to friends Bookmark Flag as Mature more options... fewer options... do you know me? invite to tribe introduce me ignore My Friends wendy 647 DeAnna 127 Krishna 386 Kami 915 Oliv... 145 Liora 372 Alex... 43 Ziah 258 view all 52   Gender Female Location Atlanta about me I teach basic belly dance classes as well as ATS classes here in Newnan, Georgia. Class Schedule: Beginning Belly Dance (This class you will learn basic belly dance moves for the beginning level) Monday Nights Registration 6:30-7pm Class: 7-8pm Intermediate Belly Dance-You will learn to take basic belly dance moves and layer them, use props such as veils, zills, baskets, canes and swords with choerograph. (Must have teachers permission to take this level class) Class: Monday Registration:8-8:15pm Time: 8:15-9:15 ATS (American Tribal Style)Level One- This is a beginning level ATS Fatchance style class. You will learn by drilling the basics moves in fun combinations with layering and zills. Zills are needed for class www.saroyanzils.com (Arabeque style good) or Fatchance zills. The class will be every Wednesday Nights in 10 week session, next session will be Fall Session from (Sept 9th-Nov 11th). Registration Sept 9th between 6:30-7pm. Class is from 7-8pm. Location: Newnan Community Theatre 24 First Street Newnan, Ga 30263 Contact Info: Hollie Schmidt (770) 301-3147 newnanbellydance@yahoo.com

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] American Tribal Style Belly Dancer Hollie Schmidt Performing at Grantville Day

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 21, 2009   American Tribal Style Belly Dancer Hollie Schmidt At Grantville Day        Hollie Schmidt, who used to live in Grantville and now lives in Newnan, is upset about the erotic connotations which the term "belly dance" has for the American public, due mainly to the influence of Hollywood.  She claims that the term actually refers to a form of folk dancing and therefore should not be regarded as porn.  Schmidt's own "Gypsy Theatre" belly dance troupe is mentored by the American Tribal Style Belly Dance discussed in the article on the subject found at the website www.fcbd.com.  Info on Schmidt herself, including the belly dance classes she teaches at the Newnan Theatre, is found at http://people.tribe.net/3f763aa4-3ad4-4fe6-8b86-e058a3a3bd09.        So, what is the real nature of American Tribal Style Belly Dance?  There will be an opportunity to find out at this year's Grantville Day community festival.  Hollie Schmidt will be performing this type of belly dance along with three other dancers from 2:00 PM until 2:20 PM on Grantville Day Saturday September 26 on Main Street in Grantville.         Grantville Day, which for the past several years lasted for two days --  Saturday and Sunday, this year has reverted to the original concept of a one-day festival held only on Saturday.  The other events planned will be announced soon.  Grantville is located at Exit 35 on Interstate 85.         Information on Grantville Day is available on their website www.grantvilledays.com  or by contacting the Grantville Day Chairman Sandra Luttrell at  770-583-9013 or by Email at  sangalasands@aol.com.         http://people.tribe.net/3f763aa4-3ad4-4fe6-8b86-e058a3a3bd09   http://www.fcbd.com/       Beginning Belly Dance Classes Monday Nights Newnan Community Theatre Newnan,  Ga 30263 Phone: (770) 301-3147 Hours: Registration begins @ 2:30pm Belly dance classes on-going every Monday Night from 7-8pm. Registration for new students 6:30-7pm. Class cost $30 a month or $10 drop-in. Call for Hollie Schmidt for questions: (770) 301-3147.   Hollie offline 52 friends 20 photos in album joined on 03/27/07 last updated 07/30/09 send message add to friends Bookmark Flag as Mature more options... fewer options... do you know me? invite to tribe introduce me ignore My Friends wendy 647 DeAnna 127 Krishna 386 Kami 915 Oliv... 145 Liora 372 Alex... 43 Ziah 258 view all 52   Gender Female Location Atlanta about me I teach basic belly dance classes as well as ATS classes here in Newnan, Georgia. Class Schedule: Beginning Belly Dance (This class you will learn basic belly dance moves for the beginning level) Monday Nights Registration 6:30-7pm Class: 7-8pm Intermediate Belly Dance-You will learn to take basic belly dance moves and layer them, use props such as veils, zills, baskets, canes and swords with choerograph. (Must have teachers permission to take this level class) Class: Monday Registration:8-8:15pm Time: 8:15-9:15 ATS (American Tribal Style)Level One- This is a beginning level ATS Fatchance style class. You will learn by drilling the basics moves in fun combinations with layering and zills. Zills are needed for class www.saroyanzils.com (Arabeque style good) or Fatchance zills. The class will be every Wednesday Nights in 10 week session, next session will be Fall Session from (Sept 9th-Nov 11th). Registration Sept 9th between 6:30-7pm. Class is from 7-8pm. Location: Newnan Community Theatre 24 First Street Newnan, Ga 30263 Contact Info: Hollie Schmidt (770) 301-3147 newnanbellydance@yahoo.com

AUDITIONS FOR MISERY CANCELLED Fw: [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Theatre Announces Auditions For "Misery" and "Zombie Prom"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWNAN COMMUNITY THEATRE COMPANY CONTACT:  DIANNE OLSEN, 770-683-6282 MISERY AUDITIONS CANCELED Auditions for Misery by Stephen King, adapted for the stage by Simon Moore, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, August 24 and 25 at the Newnan Community Theatre Company have been canceled. The theatre has learned from Samuel French, the licensing company for the play, that the rights have been frozen.  This means no theatre is able to put on the show at this time.  This is due to the fact that a Broadway revival of the play is in the works. The theatre is looking into alternatives for their November season show and details will be announced when they become available. --- On Wed, 8/12/09, Forrest Schultz <schultz_forrest@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Forrest Schultz <schultz_forrest@yahoo.com> Subject: [Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan Theatre Announces Auditions For "Misery" and "Zombie Prom" To: "85 South Editor" <PublishingSouth@cs.com>, "Access Atlanta" <TheBigAList@ajc.com>, "Michael Boylan" <mboylan@thecitizen.com>, "Cal Beverly" <cbeverly@thecitizen.com>, "Joyce Beverly" <jbeverly@thecitizen.com>, "Corinne Thornton" <blencoec@bellsouth.net>, "NealPye CowetaOnLine" <neal@pyes.net>, "Janet Dunn" <news@fayettefrontpage.com>, "Janet Dunn" <jmacsnippets.forrestarts@blogger.com>, "Debby Durrence" <ddurrence@lagrangenews.com>, "Ralph Ellis" <rellis@ajc.com>, "Fayette Woman Editor" <joyce.beverly@fayettewoman.com>, "Mary Edwards" <administrator@accesscoweta.com>, "Mary Edwards" <mary.ncc@gmail.com>, "Courtney Fort" <gallery@artsclayton.org>, "Monica Gaddy" <lifestyles@numail.org>, "Leo Hohman" <beaconeditor@bellsouth.net>, "Trish Jiles" <tjournal@bellsouth.net>, "Jennifer Jones" <WTRP@charter.net>, "Jennifer Miller" <jmiller@coweta.ga.us>, "Cindy Morley" <cindy@fayettedailynews.com>, "Patricia Palmer" <ppalmer@coweta.ga.us>, "Rebecca Pearce" <southernpreview@earthlink.net>, "Sherry Reynolds" <wgaladies@aol.com>, "Leigh Schlumper" <leigh@numail.org>, "John Scott" <johnscottccr@yahoo.com>, "South Metro Neighbor Editor" <smetro@neighbornewspapers.com>, "Southside Arts Agenda" <southsideartsagenda@comcast.net>, "Star Mercury Publications" <starmercurynews@charterinternet.com>, "Jackie Steele" <wcohnews@hotmail.com>, "Gina Lau Snider" <gsnider@cityofnewnan.org>, "Debbie Webb" <debbie@greatsouthernpublishers.com>, "Carla Cook Smith" <carlacsmith@charter.net>, "Scott Sergeant" <Scott@925FMTheBear.com>, "Pam Mayer" <pmayer@coweta.ga.us>, "WHIE Arts Alive" <info@radiotime.com>, "Winston Skinner" <winston@newnan.com>, "Steve Hill" <steve@stevehill.us> Cc: artscoweta@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 12:30 PM Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 12, 2009     Newnan Theatre Announces Audition for Misery, Zombie Prom        Newnan Theatre's Publicity Director Dianne Olsen has announced auditions for two upcoming plays:   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWNAN COMMUNITY THEATRE COMPANY CONTACT:  DIANNE OLSEN, 770-683-6282 Newnan Community Theatre Company (NCTC) has set auditions for two upcoming shows, Misery and Zombie Prom. Misery by Stephen King, adapted for the stage by Simon Moore, has roles for two adults - one male and one female.  Auditions will be Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25.  Auditions will begin at 7 pm at the theatre.  Misery will be in the black box on October 31 and November 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15.  Those auditioning may attend either evening. Zombie Prom is based on a story by John Dempsey and Hugh Murphy.  The music is by Dana P. Rowe.  The book and lyrics are by John Dempsey.  Directed by Jennifer Dorrell, this NCTC special event will be October 29 and 30 at 8 pm and October 31 at midnight. Auditions for Zombie Prom will be on Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26.  Auditions will be from 7 to 9 pm.  Those auditioning may attend either evening. Those auditioning for Zombie Prom must come prepared with a 16-bar Broadway style song (ballad or up-tempo) and comfortable clothes.  There will be a dance audition and cold readings from the script. Zombie Prom cast requirements include four females and four males in the age range of 16-30, as long as you can look like a teenager. There are also two roles for a male and female in the age range of 35-40 (or the ability to look like it).  The female is a school principal and the male is a sleazy tabloid reporter. All performers must have strong vocal skills and good movement ability.  The role of the female school principal is a vocally demanding part and she and the reporter have a big tango number. NCTC is located at 24 1st Avenue in downtown Newnan.  It is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization.  For more information, visit the theatre's website at newnantheatre.org.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Mae Nunn Publishes Another "Texas Treasures" Novel

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 20, 2009   Mae Nunn Publishes Another "Texas Treasures" Novel        Anyone who is familiar with Coweta author Mae Nunn knows that, although she now has resided in Georgia for many years, her heart is still in her native Texas, or, as Lifestyles magazine put it last month in their article about Southside writers, "You can take the girl out of Texas, but you cannot take Texas out of the girl" !!  It is for this reason that she launched her series of Texas Treasures Romance Novels in 2005.  The fifth in this series has just been published, A Texas Ranger's Family, which has just received at 4.5 star rating from Romantic Times.         When Mae goes to book signings she dresses like a Texas cowgirl, but this is NOT an act!  She dresses that way because that is what she is!  She also is not kidding when on her website there is a picture of a cowgirl boot accompanying her motto of "Inspiration With a Kick", because her particular genre is inspirational romance, most of which is in the Texas Treasures series.  Speaking of websites, hers is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen and there is good info there on her and all of her books.  Information on her latest book as well as her earlier ones can also be found on www.amazon.com.  Her website address is www.MaeNunn.com.         Nunn is a member of the Coweta Writers Group.  Her books are published by Steeple Hill.  She recently retired from her job and is now planning on writing two books per year instead of one.

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Three Coweta Photographers In Slow Exposures Exhibition

Coweta Arts Tidbits The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258 schultz_forrest@yahoo.com   August 20, 2009   Three Coweta Photographers In SlowExposures Exhibition:   Paul Conlan, Gary Gruby, Carla Cook Smith        In each year since its establishment there have been Coweta County photographers with entries accepted into the Slow Exposures Photographic Exhibition of the Rural South.  As the word has gotten out about the prestigious nature of this show, there have been more and more submissions from photographers all across the nation, making it more difficult each year to get admitted.  This year there were three photogrpahers from Coweta County who had entries accepted:  Paul Conlan, Gary Gruby, and Carla Cook Smith.  There were a total of 93 images accepted by the juror out of a total of 641 submitted.        The schedule and other information is provided on this website  www.slowexposures.org., which describe the Exhibition in these words:       Celebrating Photography of the Rural South September 18-20 & 23-27, 2009 Pike County, Georgia About SlowExposures Since its beginning in 2003, SlowExposures volunteers have created an annual celebration of photography to remind visitors to "slow down" by letting the images surprise, educate, reacquaint and challenge their perceptions of the rural south. Most of the events during the two week show are held in National Historic Registered buildings—it's a way to provide authentic historical context for the photographs and to assist in the structures' preservation and reuse. Located one hour south of Atlanta's metropolitan airport, SlowExposures attracts over 1,000 visitors to see exceptional work at the main and satellite exhibits, attend workshops and salons, and to take part in the black-tie SlowExposures Ball on Saturday night of opening weekend. This year, the traditional home of SlowExposures is undergoing a much-anticipated renovation—the show will be moved to the Historic Candler Field Museum in Williamson, Georgia. The Airfield is both a working airfield that specializes in antique aircraft and the beginnings of an ambitious recreation of Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport as it existed in the 1920's. SlowExposures 2009 promises to be a fascinating and unique collaboration of technology, history and fine art, set in the rural ambiance of Pike County.